Upcycled Bookcase
I have been making some changes in my living room and I was in need of a bookcase. I remembered this old bookcase in my garage…it had been there for several years and was actually being used as our shoe rack! That fake cherrywood color just isn’t my think any longer…but I still liked the style and lines of the bookcase.
Instead of forking out money to purchase a new bookcase, I took matters into my own hands. I sanded, primed, and painted it! Now it looks like this:
MUCH better! It did take me quite awhile to paint and sand it. After giving it a good sanding with an electric sander (sorry no photos, I forgot to take some during this process), I spray painted it using Rustoleum brand Espresso paint. I ended up using 4 cans of Espresso paint and 2 cans of primer. Total cost to paint was around $18. I am very pleased with the results!
LEGO Disney Cars Escape At Sea now $15.00
LEGO Disney Cars Escape At Sea
Now $15.00
+ free in-store pick-up
*currently $24.99 on Amazon and $27.99 at ToysRUs
40% off entire purchase at Payless.com
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Holiday Treats Day 3 – No Bake White Chocolate Lemon Truffles
This is a new recipe we tried this year. Like I said in my earlier post we are always looking for new recipes to add to our holiday recipe collection. I love how truffles look and always like to add a little candy to our christmas goodies so I thought I’d give these a try. They have a light lemony flavor and look like little snowballs. I definitely think this is a recipe more the taste buds of grown ups. My husband loved them, my kids were not in love with them. I think they would rather eat a cookie. So if you like truffles give these a try.
White Chocolate Lemon Truffles
1 cup white chocolate
5 Tbsp. unsalted butter
3 Tbsp. heavy cream
pinch salt
1 tsp. lemon extract
powdered sugar, for dusting
Melt chocolate, butter and cream over a double boiler or in a microwave. Stir until smooth.
Stir in salt and extract. Allow to cool slightly before covering with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm enough to handle.
With a melon baller or small spoon scoop out mixture and form into 1 inch balls. Toss with icing sugar to coat.
Store covered in the fridge for up to one week. Freeze for longer storage.
Makes about 24.
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Day 10 – Long Live Play Day
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Today’s Freebie Roundup 12/5
- Amazon: 25 Days of FREE Christmas Music Downloads
- Many Target stores have the Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm for $2.99. Use the $2/1 Maybelline Lipstick, Gloss or Balm Target print coupon, and stack it with the $1/1 Maybelline New York Baby Lips Balm print coupon to make it FREE.
- 5 FREE Disney Movie Rewards Everyday (12/1-25)
- FREE Access to Disney’s Club Penguin (11/23 – 12/6)
- FREE Hot Fudge Cake at Shoney’s Restaurants on 12/6
- Amazon.com has quite a few different Christmas mp3 downloads available for free right now. Just look for the ones with FREE! listed as the price.
- Link to Free Android App Promo @ Amazon.com
- Now through March 1, 2012, when you register an eligible Amazon Instant Video-Compatible device with Amazon Instant Video you will receive a FREE $5 credit to use on Amazon Instant Video
- FREE Burger for People Named Jim at Red Robin on 12/6
- FREE Fries at Burger King on 12/16
- FREE Riddick’s Dog Treats Sample
- FREE Invisible Glass Cleaner Sample Packs
- FREE Shabbat Candle Lighting Starter Set and Guide
- FREE Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures Kit (for Teachers)
- FREE Holiday Designer Montage or 10×13 Wall Portrait at Kiddie Kandids
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- FREE Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers Sample
- FREE RepHresh Vaginal Gel, Tampons, and Probiotic Samples
- FREE Flexitol Product Sample
- Best Buy is offering a FREE movie download each day for the two more days. This is what Best Buy posted on their Facebook wall: Happy Holidays to you and your family from Best Buy & CinemaNow. There’s an advantage to being a Facebook fan – We are gifting our fans a complimentary movie each day for 8 days! Click here for today’s code to choose from 8 different titles for download.“Like” Best Buy to get the complimentary movie code and click on the box advertising this promo to be redirected to the Cinema Now site where you can choose from FREE movie downloads. (Looks like they are posting these at random times)
Island Fruit 6-Pack Winner!
We have a winner in the contest for the Island Fruit 6-Pack (Retail value $169.49) from PYP and Shelf Reliance. Congrats to Angel Nelson, email address fun_forever_99@(domainhidden).com. Angel, contact us at admin@pinchingyourpennies.com from the winning email address within 7 days to claim your prize.
Leappad Winner Announced!
We have a winner in the contest for the Leappad (Retail value $99.99) from PYP. Congrats to Lisa Clegg, email address lkclegg@(domainhidden).net. Lisa, contact us at admin@pinchingyourpennies.com from the winning email address within 7 days to claim your prize.
Winner of the Monster High Dolls!
We have a winner in the contest for the 3 Monster High Dolls (Retail value $74.97) from PYP. Congrats to Michelle Rush, email address rushfamilyutah@(domainhidden).com. Michelle, contact us at admin@pinchingyourpennies.com from the winning email address within 7 days to claim your prize.
iPod Touch Winner!
We have a winner in the contest for the iPod Touch (Retail value $199.99) from PYP. Congrats to Bethany George, email address bethanygeorge62@(domainhidden).com. Bethany, contact us at admin@pinchingyourpennies.com from the winning email address within 7 days to claim your prize.
NEW RedPlum Printable Coupons!
There are some great new coupons on Group C this morning, like this Quaker Life Cereal $1/2 coupon. Group C coupons tend to disappear FAST, so print the quickly! Remember, you can print each coupon twice.
Holiday Deals + Extra 20% off + FS on any order + Redeem Kohls Cash @ Kohls.com
Selected Women’s Sweaters
was $36-$40
now $9.99
*$7.99 after code
Selected SO Slippers for Women |
 Arrow and Croft & Barrow Boxed Dress Shirts for Men – Entire Stock Was $50-$55 |
 55% Off Entire Stock Winter Sleepwear for Infants, Toddlers & Girls 4-16 from $9.90 *$7.92 after code |
**Click here for some Clearance & NCAA finds posted
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Extra 20% off your entire purchase HOLLY20 – exp 12/5/11
Free shipping on any order XMASFREE
+ Free Shipping on $50. No code required.
POWER HOURS going on NOW thru 3pm CST
 45-50% off selected Sleepwear, Loungewear & Robes for the Family |
 50% off select Fisher-Price, Playskool, Little Tikes Toys |
 Select Board Games $17.99 *$14.39 after code |
 55% off entire stock Sweaters for Men |
 45-50% off all Bath & Body |
 40-60% off Handbags & Wallets for Her |
Code: *can stack % off + shipping code*
Extra 20% off your entire purchase HOLLY20 – exp 12/5/11
Free shipping on any order XMASFREE
+ Free Shipping on $50. No code required.
Redeem any Kohl’s Cash you previously earned! *NOTE: It will take the Kohls Cash off first and then get 20% off any remaining balance.